Poor food and frequent infection lead to malnutrition and
hold back the physical and mental development of millions of children.
Below is a table of the main vitamins required in a balanced diet, their
source, function and typical symptoms of deficiency. For more information
on this topic go to the specific page for each vitamin/essentail fatty
acids and contact
[ 2 ]
below.

The information in this page is presented in summarised form and has been taken
from the following source(s):
1.
Introduction to Human Physiology , 2nd Edition (1981), M. Griffins, Macmillan Publishing
Co. Inc, New York
2. United Nations Children's Fund, Facts for Life:
http://www.unicef.org/ffl/